Prioress (Noun)
Meaning
The superior of a group of nuns.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The prioress of the convent was known for her kindness and generosity to the poor.
- Mother Superior, the prioress of the monastery, was a wise and compassionate leader.
- The prioress of the abbey was responsible for overseeing the daily routines of the nuns.
- As prioress, Sister Margaret was responsible for managing the convent's finances and property.
- The prioress of the convent was a strict but fair leader who demanded discipline from her sisters.